Topic: Jacking a vette
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
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2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Ok guys,
so what's the best location for the jack to go to get the car up in the air to get the stands underneath?
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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
I store one on a lift at the jacking points ( not much room to park on the side of a hill. Already gave up the boat for vette parking )...... So far, so good ( it's been 2 yrs. ).
Jimmy B.
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I've seen guys use a floor jack in the front under the engine. Lift both sides at once then put jacks under the frame rails.
Do you suppose that does any harm?
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When going up on 4 jack stands I lift from the front cross member first, position the front 2 stands, then lift the rear from the differential and postion the rear 2 stands. Reverse the steps to lower. So far no problems doing it that way.
Using two jacks lifting both sides similtaneously would work also as long as you work them pretty much together.
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[QUOTE=Norsky]When going up on 4 jack stands I lift from the front cross member first, position the front 2 stands, then lift the rear from the differential and postion the rear 2 stands. Reverse the steps to lower. So far no problems doing it that way.
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Using two jacks lifting both sides similtaneously would work also as long as you work them pretty much together.
When jacking the car at the front cross member, it is very likely to dent. Perhaps you have seen a tool made just remove those dents. When i jack the car onto four stands I go side to side not front and back. Placing the floor jack just in front of the center cross brace. With the stands being placed just in front of the rear tires and two out as far in the front on the frame.
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